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Nov 05 2019 
This is why we’re scrutinizing city’s budget
As I write this column we’re still enjoying beautiful fall weather – but I’m reminded I’m past the halfway point in my term as mayor. As you know if you’ve been reading my monthly columns and following local news, my first six months were challenging in many ways.
The theme of my first mayoral column was…
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Nov 05 2019 
Strategic plan on homelessness focuses on practical solutions
As Arctic air moved into Durango on Tuesday night bringing below-freezing temperatures, residents discussed practical options for helping homeless residents endure the cold.
Mayor Melissa Youssef and La Plata County Commissioner Julie Westendorff welcomed a crowd of about 50 people interested in providing feedback about a new, publicly funded plan to address homelessness.
“I think we are…
